Video Game Review: Naughty Bear: Panic in Paradise
In short, the controls themselves aren’t bad — it’s the execution of how they’re implemented in the world that can be frustrating.
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MLB Milestone Watch
Derek Jeter currently sits just 10 hits behind Eddie Collins for ninth place all-time. By the time next season is over, it is not entirely inconceivable that The Captain could be in the top five. For perspective, Jeter is 295 games shy of tying Craig Biggio’s total, but is already 244 hits past the Astro great. Just think about that one for a moment.
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Adrian Beltre: 2012 in Review
There are a few things that jump out from Beltre’s 2012 season. The most striking item is his work against righties. The right-handed hitter didn’t exactly scuffle against them in 2011 (836 OPS vs. 1076 against southpaws), but this season he dominated righties to the tune of a 984 OPS (compared to a surprisingly low 737 mark against lefties).
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Video Game Review: One Piece: Pirate Warriors
As you progress through the main story and take control of other shipmates, you’ll be able to go back and replay past chapters with your choice of character in “Another Log” mode. Plus, take the fight online in a co-op mode where you conquer territories along with fellow pirates. Whichever way you choose to play, you’ll always be able to earn special collectors coins for your troubles, marked with the game’s characters, pirate flags and other artwork. These coins can be equipped in slots that you acquire when leveling up — match up the correct set of coins and you’ll be rewarded with special attributes and power ups.
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2012-13 RotoRob NBA Draft Kit: Shooting Guard Rankings
Last season, Bryant reversed a trend of five straight seasons of declining play. He saw way more PT and put up his most shots per game since 2005-06 although he had his worst shooting season since he was a soph. Kobe made up for that with great work from the line, although the extra minutes translated into more turnovers. He heads a remade lineup that is brimming with stars and should burst out of the gates as one of the top teams in the NBA.
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Video Game Review: Pro Evolution Soccer 2013
Nutmegs and other tricks are possible too, and much of this involves timed usage of R2 while you have the ball. Off the ball, defense is based on containment-style approach — holding “X” down locks you to an opponent while the left analog finesses your distance until you want to pressure, tackle, or hold up.
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Podcast: Playoff Preview
With the regular season ending Wednesday, this week’s episode of RotoRob’s Fantasy Baseball Weekly Podcast (heard every Thursday at 9 p.m. EST on Blogtalkradio) focused on the upcoming playoffs and some of the feats that caught our eyes this season.
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